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HOULTON, Maine -- June 18, 2022 -- The sounds of bagpipes filled Market Square in downtown Houlton Saturday as the Anah Temple Shriners held their annual Summer Celebration parade in Houlton. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
HOULTON, Maine -- June 18, 2022 -- The sounds of bagpipes filled Market Square in downtown Houlton Saturday as the Anah Temple Shriners held their annual Summer Celebration parade in Houlton. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
Massive parade highlights Anah Shriners summer celebration
June 22, 2022
A cooler, rainy weekend did little to dampen the spirits of the Anah Shriners who gathered in Houlton for the 2022 Summer Ceremonial.
News Browse News
3 hours ago
Northern Maine company develops young scientists with its tiny satellite technology
Engineers are hatching big ideas for the tiniest satellites in an office at Presque Isle’s General Aviation Terminal.
1 day ago
Aroostook industrial center receives state funds to reverse job losses
The people behind an industrial park created nearly 30 years ago at the former Loring Air Force Base are more aggressively recruiting and trying to retain employers in order to grow the Limestone region’s economy.
3 days ago
Presque Isle plans free Fourth of July festivities
Old and new traditions will mingle next week when the city of Presque Isle and Elks Lodge 1954 join forces for the second year to help residents celebrate the Fourth of July.
4 days ago
Fort Fairfield passes unplanned budget, will now allow ATVS on streets
The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted 3-2 Wednesday, June 15,  to pass an unplanned budget that would net a lower tax rate than a proposed 30.8 mill rate as presented by the budget advisory committee.  
4 days ago
Limestone to host weeklong Fourth of July celebration
The Limestone Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Fourth of July celebrations, with one week packed with family activities, concerts, the annual parade and a slew of new events.
4 days ago
Aroostook city wants to woo tourists through new targeting campaign
As Aroostook County looks to attract a broader swath of tourists, one city really wants to get to know its visitors.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
3 days ago
Presque Isle Criminal Docket – January 2022
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse during the month of January.
3 days ago
Caribou Criminal Docket – January 2022
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of January.
3 days ago
Houlton Criminal Docket – January 2022
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of January.
6 days ago
Trio arrested in New Limerick drug bust
Two Oakland residents were arrested on drug charges Saturday, while a third person was charged with trespassing following an incident at a New Limerick camp.
2 weeks ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 25-May 1, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 25-May 1, including the following.
2 weeks ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 9-15, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 9-15, including the following.
Sports Browse Sports
4 days ago
CHS Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes inaugural class
Long-time athletic director Dwight Hunter and legendary basketball coach Gerald "Gerry" Duffy, along with his 1969 state champion basketball team were among the many highlighted individuals included in the induction class into the newly-established Caribou High School Athletic Hall of Fame. 
2 weeks ago
Polar Dip funds help Special Olympics
The Knights of Columbus of Aroostook recently donated $10,000 to Special Olympics Aroostook following the annual Polar Dip, held May 1 at Long Lake Sporting Club in Sinclair.
2 weeks ago
Hodgdon makes history by winning 1st Class D North regional softball crown
History was made Tuesday evening at Coffin Field in Brewer as Hodgdon captured the first regional softball championship in the history of the school.
2 weeks ago
From the Bunkers – Week of June 15, 2022
This is the final week for all local schools, and that means Junior Golf has kicked off another season. This year, we have had a great group of kids turn out to learn golf. 
2 weeks ago
Hodgdon outlasts Southern Aroostook in D North softball quarterfinal
The Hodgdon softball squad is moving on to the Class D North semifinals following an impressive 14-9 victory over Southern Aroostook Thursday afternoon.
3 weeks ago
Local squads fare well in opening round of playoffs
The preliminary round of the postseason featured a couple of upsets for teams statewide, but for the most part the higher seeds held true for Aroostook County squads.
Business News Browse Business News
3 days ago
Houlton Elks Lodge 835 continues community support
The Houlton Lodge of Elks 835 recently made its annual donation to The Bridge to Hope Foundation and Sarah’s House of Maine.
4 days ago
2022 Gerard A York Memorial Scholarship award recipients announced
The Gerard A. York Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 to provide support for the children of employees of York’s of Houlton for their secondary education.  
6 days ago
Katahdin Trust welcomes Brown as Houlton branch manager, community banking officer
Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Alexis “Lexy” Brown as branch manager and community banking officer. Brown will be responsible for retail lending, business development, and the daily branch management of the Bank’s Houlton location.
1 week ago
NorState FCU opts to award eight scholarships instead of six
Every year, NorState Federal Credit Union sets out to award six $1,000 scholarships to  graduating high school seniors. After reading this year’s applications though, six didn’t seem like enough.
1 week ago
NMCC grad to compete in SkillsUSA national welding competition in Atlanta
On June 17 recent NMCC diesel hydraulics graduate Alex Sweetser departed Presque Isle en route to Atlanta, Georgia, where he will compete against the nation’s most skilled welding students. Sweetser earned his place at the national competition after winning first place in Maine’s state competition in March.
1 week ago
County projects receive American Rescue Plan Act funds
Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
4 months ago
Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
7 months ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
10 months ago
Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game
Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.
1 year ago
Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan
A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake. 
Living Browse Living
3 days ago
Shiretown gearing up for busy July 4th celebration
The Shiretown will feature four busy days of events planned to celebrate the nation’s independence.
3 days ago
Presque Isle plans free Fourth of July festivities
Old and new traditions will mingle next week when the city of Presque Isle and Elks Lodge 1954 join forces for the second year to help residents celebrate the Fourth of July.
4 days ago
Hundreds visit Silver Rose in Houlton at St. Mary of the Visitation Church
Over 330 people visited the Silver Rose during a six-day stop at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton this June. During its visit to Maine, the Knights also took it for display at St. Paul Church in Patten and St. Agnes Church in Island Falls.
Opinion Browse Opinion
5 days ago
Let’s get serious about Maine’s clean energy future
The cost of living is going up. There’s no use denying it. Point the finger at whoever you please, but as for me, I’m interested in solutions. 
5 days ago
Presque Isle’s Olympic third baseman
Those of us of a certain age remember Clarence Keegan as the assistant principal of Presque Isle High School (1968-1977). He was the man students had to go see if they were in trouble.  In typical self-absorbed teenage style, how many of us ever wondered about Keegan’s life before he was the disciplinarian?  And, oh, what an interesting life he led.
5 days ago
Memories vary
Queen Elizabeth II recently said that “recollections may vary.”  For genealogists, truer words were never spoken.  When you’re talking to a family member for their recollections, remember to take the stories with a large bag of salt. 
  • County Candids Browse County Candids
    11 months ago
    Summertime Splash
    NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.
    1 year ago
    Ducks on a winter pond
    Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.
    1 year ago
    When life hands you snow…
    A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.
    2 years ago
    Raging Meduxnekeag
    Raging Meduxnekeag
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  • Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics
    3 weeks ago
    Voters can meet candidates at town hall event
    There will be a town hall event on Thursday, June 9, in Presque Isle.
    4 months ago
    Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
    Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
    5 months ago
    County Republicans to caucus in Presque Isle
    The Aroostook County Republican Committee will hold their election year County-wide caucus from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. 
    5 months ago
    Rossignol announces bid for House District 4
    Jordyn Rossignol, Caribou native and small business owner, has announced her candidacy for State House District 4 which represents Caribou, Wade and Washburn.
    Pets Browse Pets
    1 week ago
    Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of June 22, 2022
    The past two-and-a-half years have been one of our biggest challenges. The pandemic was not something any of us were prepared for. We had to figure out new ways to raise money, keep our volunteers safe and healthy by following the necessary protocols and still rescue animals.
    2 weeks ago
    Adopt a cat in June
    June is generally a month that also marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.   Luckily, here at the Central Aroostook Humane Society, we have seen a dramatic drop in the cat population over the past five years, mostly due to our spay and neuter program.  
    3 weeks ago
    Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of June 8, 2022
    Recently we took in a cat named Joe. He is a very sweet cat with a multitude of problems. He was rescued from the streets here in town, but Joe turned out to be a very sick kitty and was surrendered to The Ark because the resources were not there to help him. 
    What's Happening This Week Browse What's Happening This Week
    3 weeks ago
    What’s Happening This Week: June 8-14, 2022
    Here's what's happening this week.
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